Funding search · EIN 472589350 · Scranton, PA
Robert H Spitz Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 201
- grants reported
- $2.6M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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1 grant matching “assiatance” · $8,000
- $8,000
Patient Engagement Council Dba the Wright Center for Patient and Community · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, bus passes,and transportation assiatance to alleviate financial hardships for our patients and the communi… read allFor the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, bus passes,and transportation assiatance to alleviate financial hardships for our patients and the community we serve. less
Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Jewish Community Center2 grants · $257,500
- Indraloka Animal Sanctuary2 grants · $100,000
- New Hytes2 grants · $100,000
- Temple Israel of Scranton2 grants · $96,057
- The Borough of Dickson City2 grants · $75,000
- Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County3 grants · $70,000
- Jewish Federation of Nepa3 grants · $65,000
- Jewish Community Center of Scranton1 grant · $62,500
- Outreach Center for Community Resources3 grants · $55,000
- Discovery Mi Preschool2 grants · $50,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 201 grants.
- $187,500
Jewish Community Center · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the jcc swimming pool renovation.
- $70,000
Jewish Community Center · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of the jcc swimming pool renovation
- $62,500
Jewish Community Center of Scranton · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the jcc swimming pool renovation.
- $50,000
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary · Dalton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of nepa rescue veterinary clinic
- $50,000
New Hytes · Branford, CT · 2024
For the purpose of new hytes capital campaign
- $50,000
The Borough of Dickson City · Dickson City, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (vfw) memorial park monument and picnic grove project.
- $50,000
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary · Mehoopany, PA · 2022
For the purpose of nepa rescue veterinary clinic
- $50,000
New Hytes · Branford, CT · 2022
For the purpose of new hytes capital campaign
- $49,515
Temple Israel of Scranton · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance.
- $46,542
Temple Israel of Scranton · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance.
- $42,485
Temple Israel · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of community shabbat dinner promoting interfaith acceptance and understanding and cemetery maintenance
- $35,000
Chabad of the Abingtons · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of capital project expansion
- $30,000
Agency for Community Empowerment of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505.
- $30,000
Elan Gardens · Clarks Summit, PA · 2024
For the purpose of restructuring and growing elan gardens memory care space.
- $30,000
Catholic Soical Services of the Dicoese of Scranton · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of st james manor and st. Anthony's haven homeless shelter rehabilitaltion.
- $25,536
Scranton Area Community Foundation · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative feral cat program and nepa gives.
- $25,000
Discovery Mi Preschool · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence).
- $25,000
Jobsfirstnyc · New York, NY · 2024
For the purpose of community inspired networks for change (communityinc): jobsfirstnepa
- $25,000
The Borough of Dickson City · Dickson City, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (vfw) memorial park monument and picnic grove project.
- $25,000
Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County · Clarks Summit, PA · 2024
For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawanna county veterans program operational support.
- $25,000
Discovery Mi Preschool · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence).
- $25,000
Telespond Senior Day Services · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of ending the silent struggle: helping older adults end isolation and receive help with affordable day center care.
- $25,000
Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos · Arlington Heights, PA · 2022
For the purpose of jewish resource center of the poconos capital grant request
- $25,000
Scranton Primary Care Center · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of supportng the third floor expansion project
- $25,000
Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County · Clarks Summit, PA · 2022
For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawana county veterans recovery project operational support
- $23,000
Jewish Federation of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the 37th annual teen symposium on the holocaust presented by herc and the jewish federation of nepa.
- $22,000
Jewish Federation of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the 36th annual teen symposium on the holocaust presented by herc and the jewish federation of nepa.
- $20,000
Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos · Stroudsburg, PA · 2024
For the purpose of jewish resource center of the poconos capital improvements.
- $20,000
Neighborworks Northeastern Pennsylvania · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of shared equity housing planning capacity
- $20,000
Northeast Pa Area Health Education Center · Archbald, PA · 2024
For the purpose of national health corps community health fellowship (nhcchf)
- $20,000
Outreach Center for Community Resources · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of support for adult ged to provide pathways out of poverty.
- $20,000
Ace of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505.
- $20,000
Greater Scranton Ymca · Dunmore, PA · 2023
For the purpose of greater scranton ymca - child daycare capacity expansion project.
- $20,000
Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County · Clarks Summit, PA · 2023
For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawanna county veterans recovery project operational support.
- $20,000
Valhalla Veterans Services · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of valhalla veterans services operational support.
- $20,000
Commission On Economic Opportunity · Wilkes Barre, PA · 2022
For the purpose of weinberg regional food bank expansion
- $20,000
Jewish Federation of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of the leon weissberger/sandy kaplan post of the jewish war veterans
- $20,000
Outreach Center for Community Resources · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of the outreach center for community resources operational support
- $18,000
Adopt a Boxer Rescue · Olyphant, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the puppy mill project
- $16,000
Scranton Area Community Foundation · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative angel fund ($6,000) and nepa gives ($10,000).
- $15,000
Junior Achievement of Nepa · Wilkesbarre, PA · 2024
For the purpose of junior achievement career pathways to economic mobility
- $15,000
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of skills in scranton business education partnership programmatic support.
- $15,000
The Humane Society of Lackawanna Dba Griffin Pond Animal Shelter · South Abington, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the robert h. Spitz foundation recovery room.
- $15,000
United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of emergency assistance program.
- $15,000
Catherine McAuley Center · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the family support program for the prevention of homelessness and intact family shelter.
- $15,000
Child Hunger Outreach Partners · Towanda, PA · 2023
For the purpose of child hunger outreach partners operational support.
- $15,000
Outreach Center for Community Resources · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the outreach center for community resources operational support
- $15,000
Skills in Scranton Business Education Partnership · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of skills in scranton business education partnership operational support.
- $15,000
Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center · Lake Ariel, PA · 2022
For the purpose of pleon's water quality action program
- $15,000
North Shore Animal League · Port Washington, NY · 2022
For the purpose of mutt-i-grees curriculum - expanding digital resources
- $15,000
United Neighborhood Centers · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of emergency assistance program
- $15,000
Valhalla Veterans Services · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of valhalla veterans services operational support
- $14,000
St Cats and Dogs of Scranton · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of st. Cats and dogs of nay aug operational support.
- $13,000
Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center · Lake Ariel, PA · 2024
For the purposes of at ease: art and nature for veterans and military community ($5,000) and water quality in action: a hands-on, citizen-led approach to promoting good water quality stewardship($8,000).
- $12,500
Allied Services Foundation · Clarks Summit, PA · 2024
For the purpose of allied services pediatrics operational support.
- $12,000
Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms · Lords Valley, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the jewish fellowship of hemlock farms capacity building.
- $12,000
Nepa Pet Fund and Rescue · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the nepa pet rescue community program.
- $12,000
Pawsitively for the Animals · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the bow meow pet emergency fund.
- $12,000
Warrior Strong · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of warrior strong veterans inclusive program.
- $12,000
Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms · Lords Valley, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the jewish fellowship of hemlock farms capacity building.
- $12,000
Lackawanna River Conservation Association · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the north scranton riverfront brownfields assessment project.
- $12,000
Nepa Pet Fund and Rescue · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the nepa pet rescue veterinary program.
- $12,000
The Institute · Wilkesbarre, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the institute operational support.
- $12,000
Trust for Public Land · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the john g. Whittier elementary green community schoolyard.
- $11,000
Women'S Resource Center · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of wrc operational support ($5,000) and wrc pet program operational support ($6,000).
- $10,000
Dress for Success Lackawanna · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the dress for success lackawanna's empowerment online: virtual suiting and career development.
- $10,000
Greater Scranton Ymca · Dunmore, PA · 2024
For the purpose of greater scranton ymca - child care financial assistance.
- $10,000
Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pa · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of jewish family service of northeastern pennsylvania operational support.
- $10,000
North Shore Animal League · Port Washington, NY · 2024
For the purpose north shore animal league america operational support.
- $10,000
Patient Engagement Council Dba the Wright Center for Patient and Community · Scranton, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, nutrition education/food demonstration,and transportation assistance to alleviate financial hardships for … read allFor the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, nutrition education/food demonstration,and transportation assistance to alleviate financial hardships for twcch patients and the community we serve. less
- $10,000
The Institute · Wilkesbarre, PA · 2024
For the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty.
- $10,000
Valley Youth House · Bethlehem, PA · 2024
For the purpose of the valley youth house rapid re-housing program for youth experiencing homelessness in lackawanna county.
- $10,000
Dress for Success Lackawanna · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the dress for success lackawanna professional women's group program.
- $10,000
Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pa · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of jewish family service of northeastern pennsylvania operational support.
- $10,000
North Shore Animal League · Port Washington, NY · 2023
For the purpose north shore animal league america operational support.
- $10,000
Pawsitively for the Animals · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the bow meow pet emergency fund.
- $10,000
Saint Josephs Center · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of walsh manor mother infant operational support.
- $10,000
Scranton Public Library · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of the nancy kay holmes branch library accessibility project.
- $10,000
St Cats and Dogs of Scranton · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of st. Cats and dogs operational support.
- $10,000
True Friends Animal Welfare Center · Montrose, PA · 2023
For the purpose of true friends operational support.
- $10,000
United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of emergency food assistance.
- $10,000
Valley Youth House · Bethlehem, PA · 2023
For the purpose of fostering economic independence through housing and supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness in lackawanna county.
- $10,000
Women'S Resource Center · Scranton, PA · 2023
For the purpose of wrc operational support.
- $10,000
Adopt a Boxer Rescue · Olyphant, PA · 2022
For the purpose of "the puppy mill project"
- $10,000
Adopt a Single Mother Project · Clarks Summit, PA · 2022
For the purpose of the homeowner initiative
- $10,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pa · Forty Fort, PA · 2022
For the purpose of big brother big sisters of northeastern pa operational support
- $10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pa · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of shuttle program
- $10,000
Camp Freedom · Carbondale, PA · 2022
For the purpose of mechanical staff and equipment
- $10,000
Countryside Conservancy · La Plume, PA · 2022
For the purpose of peck preserve
- $10,000
Dress for Success · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of dress for success lackawanna workforce development support
- $10,000
Earth Conservancy · Ashley, PA · 2022
For the purpose of luzurne county animal response team operational support
- $10,000
Greater Scranton Ymca · Dunmore, PA · 2022
For the purpose of acquatics staffing support
- $10,000
Here for a Reason · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of program development, food packaging and distribution
- $10,000
Jewish Family Services · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of jewish family services of northeastern pennsylvania
- $10,000
Nepa Pet Fund and Rescue · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of heartworm and senior pet grant
- $10,000
Nepa Youth Center · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of nepa youth shelter mental wellness therapist
- $10,000
Pawsitively for the Animals · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of paws for cause- keeping pets and seniors together
- $10,000
Saint Josephs Center · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of walsh manor mother infant operational support
- $10,000
Scranton Area Foundation · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of women in philanthropy: empowering and lifting disadvantaged voices
- $10,000
The Institute · Scranton, PA · 2022
For the purpose of stir- sparking transformation using information & research
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